Population & Demographics

About Demographic Data
Many of the Hot Facts sheets draw on the 2011 Census or the 2011 National Household Survey (NHS), as those are still the most up-to-date sources of information at the appropriate level of detail. Statistics Canada released the following estimates (counts) of Richmond's population and dwellings:

Population and Dwelling Counts

Current Estimated Population 2016

213,891

Population in 2011

190,473

Population in 2006

174,461

2006 to 2011 population change (%)

9.2%

Total private dwellings

71,170

Private dwellings occupied by usual residents

67,976

Population density per square kilometre

1,473.5

Land area (square km)

129.27

The Hot Facts Series
The Hot Facts series present a snapshot of demographic, social, economic and development trends affecting the City. Each is available as a formatted PDF fact
sheet for printing.

2016 CensusThe 2016 Census data will be released in phases, beginning February 8, 2017 with population and dwelling counts. The table below indicates Statistics Canada's release schedule for the 2016 Census.

11. Education
12. Labour
13. Journey to work
14. Language of work
15. Mobility and migration

As more data is released, the relevant Hot Facts will be updated. For more information, please visit Census release topics and dates.
Data Sources
The hot facts are prepared by the City of Richmond'sPolicy Planning Division based on information collected by the City of Richmond and from a variety of other sources including: